Mod 6: Lymphatic and Immune System Flashcards
Lymph
Lymph/o
The fluid that removes cellular waste products , pathogens, and dead blood cells from the tissue
Lymphatic vessels and ducts
Lymphangi/o
Capillaries , vessels and ducts that return lymph from the tissues to the venous bloodstream
Lymph nodes
Lymphaden/o
Bean shaped structures of the lymphatic system where pathogens and other harmful substances are filtered from the lymph by specialized cells of the immune system
Tonsils and adenoids
Tonsil/o
Adenoid/o
Lymphoid structure of the lymphatic system that protects entry of the respiratory system
Spleen
Spleen/o
A sac- like mass of lymphoid tissue with protective roles in both immune and lymphatic system
Bone marrow
MYEL/o
Produces lymphocytes which are specialized leukocytes
MYEL means spinal cord
Lymphocytes
Lymphocyt/o
Specialized leukocytes that play important roles in immune reactions
Thymus
Thym/o
Gland located in upper chest with specialized roles in both lymphatic and immune systems
IMMUN/O
Protection, immunity
Lymphadenopathy/o
Lymph gland or lymph node
ANISO/O
Unequal
POIESIS = production or formation of
